Ryan Murr
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Harper Kline
Harper Kline is a senior BSSW student from Nashville, TN, with a strong passion for child welfare, disability rights, and all aspects of equity and justice. She is a proud member of the Bachelor’s Social Work Organization (BSWO) and is deeply grateful for the experiences and opportunities she has gained through both the College of…
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Evan Nogales Baker
Evan is currently a junior in the BSSW Honors program at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he’s passionate about making a difference through social work. One of his favorite things about being part of the College of Social Work is the strong sense of community and how it feels like one big family, which…
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Shanimol (Shani) Shajimon
Shani has been an active contributor to community development and education, particularly focused on supporting children from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds in India. During her master’s program at St. Berchmans College, India, she undertook diverse research projects on topics such as Women Empowerment through Microenterprises, and Psychosocial Development of Psychiatric Patients through Vocational Rehabilitation. Her dedication to the…
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Tristan Griffin
Tristan is an MSSW student at the University of Tennessee (Knoxville). As a first generation undergraduate, he pursued his bachelor’s in Psychology at UTK. Born in Knoxville – named after Peyton Manning – Tristan was born to be a VOL from the very beginning. He has a deep interest in both advocating for policy and…
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Yejin Heo
Yejin Heo is a PhD student in the College of Social Work at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Before starting her PhD program, she worked as a researcher focusing on aging and social welfare at the National Assembly Research Service and the Seoul Welfare Foundation, a public think tank in South Korea. Her research centers…
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International Field Practicum in Ghana
BSSW/MSSW Field Placement in Ghana Since 2013, the BSW/MSW Practicum Field Placement Program in Ghana has supervised 78 BSW and MSW students from 17 various US universities, including Colorado State University, University of Alabama, University of Denver, University of Georgia, University of Tennessee, University of Wisconsin and Walla Walla University. Students have been placed with…
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Scheduling with a member of your Vol Success Team (Advisor)
Schedule your appointment online through Vol Connect. Here is how: Prospective students (not enrolled at UT) – Please call the College of Social Work Office at (865) 974-3352. Depending on the time of year, we will schedule an information session and/or an individual advising appointment.
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International Field Practicum in Kenya
LocationLewa Children’s Home and Kipkeino School are located in Eldoret Highlands in Western Kenya. Mary Keino is the Managing Director of KipKeino School and MSW Graduate from West Chester University in Pennsylvania. In 1999, Phyllis Keino started the school (Kipkeino School) which is located walking distance from Lewa Children’s Home in order to provide educational opportunities for the…
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Grace Reuschlein’s Study Abroad – Copenhagen, Denmark
Grace, a Social Work major with minors in Psychology and Human Development and Family Science, had the exciting opportunity to study abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark, for six weeks during the Summer 2024 term. Her program also included a one-week study trip to Vienna, Austria, and she explored Nice, France, and Berlin, Germany, with friends she…